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RICHARD A. KING AWARD

Richard A. King

The Richard A. King Award was established by the MEDFA Board of Directors to honor the memory of one of MEDFA's “Founding Fathers” and most dedicated supporters. Dick served on the Board since the association's beginning in 1991, and as President from 1999–2001.

2009 Richard A. King Award Winner
City of Lee's Summit – Mayor Karen Messerli

As Mayor since 1994, Karen Messerli has led Lee's Summit through a period of tremendous growth. During this time, Mayor Messerli has been a champion of economic development to provide employment opportunities and services to her residents and to diversify the City's tax base. She has led the City through the use of Missouri economic development tools to facilitate major development and redevelopment projects that could not have occurred otherwise. Her activities beyond the office of mayor further demonstrate her commitment to economic development and community betterment not only in Lee's Summit, but across the state.

MEDFA is honored to present this prestigious award to Mayor Messerli in honor of Dick King and his distinguished service to MEDFA and economic development in the State of Missouri.